Monday, April 29, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through May 5th


                                                                       


April 29, 2013 - Monday

Bradley Manning - Protest
When: April 29, 2013 - Monday
5:00 p.m.
Where: Outside SF Pride Office, 1841 Market Street, San Francisco
What: A group of gay activists have called a protest against the San Francisco Pride Committee's rescinding of naming Bradley Manning as a Grand Marshal.

Central City Democrats Anniversary Celebrating Seven Years
When: April 29, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartments, 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What7th Anniversary and Celebration of Central City Democrats.  Awards ceremony, guest speakers, board elections, door prizes and refreshments
Recognition Awards:
Alysabeth Alexander: Dynamic Excellence Award
Jazzie Collins: Senior Advocate Award
Denise Dorey: Political Documentaries Award
Nella Manuel: Constituent Representative Award
Justin Morgan: Democrat Extraordinaire Award
Walter Paulson: Political Entertainment Award
Joseph Thomas: Food Justice Award
Bruce Wolfe: Open Government Award
Organizers of the event  are: 
Michael Nulty, President
David Elliott Lewis - lst Vice President
Marvis Phillips - 2nd Vice President
Dennis Isner - Secretary
Susan Bryan - Treasurer
Otto Duffy - Member at Large
Dean Clark - Member at Large
Co-SponsorsNorth of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market.
Information: 415-339-8683

April 30, 2013 - Tuesday

SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting
When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at a Polk Street Community meeting. 
Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Facebook

Women for Katy
When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Chambers Eat and Drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: Fundraiser for Supervisor Katy Tang -  District  4.  Hear about her plans for District 4 and her campaign.
Co-hosted:
Carmen Chu, Alix Rosenthal, Fiona Ma, Malia Cohen, London Breed, Leslie Katz, Mary Jung, Zoe Dunning, Leah Pimentel, Kat Anderson, Meagan Levitan, Melanie Nutter, Suzy Loftus, Rebecca Prozan, Megan Hamilton, Andrea Bruss, Catherine Rauschuber, Sunny Angulo, Trisha Prashad
Musical entertainment: Tamo (Space Cowboys/DJTamo.com
Suggested Contribution $100., $250., $500.
RSVP: RSVP@katytang.com
Donation:   katytang.com

San Francisco History Association - David Talbot - "Season of the Witch"
When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Saint Philips Roman Catholic Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco History Association -  David Talbot  will speak , founder of Salon.com and author of "Season of the Witch" - a history of San Francisco during the turbulent  period between the 1960's and early 1980's.  
$5. admission for nonmembers.  
Information: sanfranciscohistory.org

May 1, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Committee
When:  May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

Rise For May Day!
When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
3:00 p.m.
Where: 24th Street and Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco March.  Rise for May Day.  Workers, youth, families and communities for Equal Justice, Immigrants Will Rise! 
Contact: Josue.ywu@gmail.com or Amber@sflaborcouncil.com

Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Task Force: Richard Knee, Kitt Grant, Allyson Washburn, David Pilpel, David Sims, Todd David, Chris Hyland, Louise Fischer, Bruce Oka, Ex-officio - Angela Calvillo
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Police Commission
When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information:  sanfranciscopolice.org 

 Manhattanization of Potrero Hill?
When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Where: Slovenian Hall, 2101 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
What: Community meeting. MUNA and Verdi Club want to talk about What Controls are there to manage the development plans for Potrero  Hill and the city's eastern neighborhoods.  These changes affect you.  Come and learn about them.  Discussion includes 480 Potrero.
Hosts: MUNA and Verdi Club 
Guests: Malia Cohen, District 10 Supervisor
             Adam Varat, San Francisco Planning Department
Information: sfmuna.org

 FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Katy Tang
When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Western Addition Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco
What: FDR Democratic Club monthly meeting -   Supervisor Katy Tang from District 4. 
Katy Tang will discuss her vision for the Sunset, and the importance of senior and disability concerns. 
Information:  fdrdemclub.org 

May 2, 2013 - Thursday

Yerba Buena Alliance - Neighborhood Meeting
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
What:  Yerba Buena Alliance - Yerba Buena neighborhood meeting.  From the agenda includes:
MOAD Events, exhibits and programs, Mexican Museum public information on its future home in Yerba Buena.  Novela opening, formerly Fluid Lounge, 662 Mission Street,
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Warriors Arena update.  Refreshments provided.
RSVP info@yerbabuena.org

Planning Commission
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

Neighborhood Services and Safety Committee
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Campos, Eric Mar, Norman Yee
Information:   sfbos.org 
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EMERGE California - Annual Event
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. General Reception and Program
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: EMERGE California Annual Event.  Recognizing   Senator Barbara  Boxer as their Woman of the Year.  
General Tickets $100. upward
Informationemergeca.org/events

League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Women Who Could be President
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Club, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
What: League of Women Voters of San Francisco Annual Gala - "Women Who Could be President".  Honoring exceptional women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service in the community:  
Bonnie J. Addario
Nancy Hellman Bechtle
Naomi M. Kelly
Nancy E. Pfund
Christine Pelosi
League Member $100.
Non-League Member $155. (can include a one-year membership in the League)
RSVP lwvsf@lwvsf.org SFVotes.org


May 3, 2013 - Friday

The Children's Fund Community Planning Conference
When: May 3, 2013 - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: College Track,  4301 Third Street, San Francisco
What:  The Children's Fund Community Planning Conference. The San Francisco Children's Fund was passed in 1991 as the Children's Amendment to the City Charter.  It is time to  prepare for the next re-authorization in  2014.  Let's make history again, and make San Francisco's next Children's Amendment the best children's legislation.  Sponsored by the newly formed Children's Funding Community Coalition with co-chairs Diane Gray, Sarah Wan, Mario Paz, Jessica Mele and Fonda Davison - 50 agencies strong.  
Come to working conference to discuss key issues:
Governance and oversight of the Children's Fund
Coordination of children's services city-wide
Authentic community input into a children's services plan.
Target population for funding.
Improving accountability and outcomes.
Administering and staffing the funding allocation process.
Crating a Service Provide Advisory board.
Information: Chelsea Boilard at cboilard@colemanadvocates.org or Margaret Brodkin at margaret@margaretbrodkins.com
RSVP to ensure lunch. 

May 4, 2013 - Saturday

Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget -  Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos 
When: May 4, 2013 - Saturday 
 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
Where:  Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco
What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District  8  and District  9  with Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos
Information:  sfmayor.org/budget


May 5, 2013 - Sunday

Mission Anti-Gentrification Block Party
When: May 5, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Where: 16th Street and Mission BART Plaza, San Francisco
What: Anti-Gentrification Block Party.  In the last several decades, thousands of people have been displaced from the Mission District due to evictions, high rents, rising cost of living, transportation costs and lack of access to employment and education.  Join with Mission residents to speak out and gather to build a culture of resistance against  gentrification in San Francisco.  Rally Support for in the works facing eviction.   ITW (intheworkssf.wordpress.com) are facing eviction.  Come to block party to rally support for ITW and let them know they are not  alone .  Pizza donated by Arizmendi, tacos by Food Not Bombs.
Guest speakers include members of the Housing Rights Committee, POOR  News, Homes Not Jails
Live Music performances, Live Poetry performances.


May 7, 2013 -  Tuesday

Potrero Hill Democratic Club - The Affordable Care Act
When: May 7, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco
What:  The Affordable Care Act will be fully enacted on January 1, 2014.  Hear Bonnie Preston MSPH, Outreach and Policy Specialist at the US department of Health and Human Services discuss the  basics  about the federal law and the state's exchange.  
Patricia McGinnis, Executive Director of California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform will approach the issue from a senior perspective.
Information: phdemclub.org

May 8, 2013 -  Wednesday

Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth - Katy Tang
When: May 8, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Park Chalet Garden Restaurant, 1000 Great Highway, San Francisco
What:  Alliance for Jobs and Sustainable Growth's fundraiser of Supervisor Katy Tang - candidate for supervisor in District 4.
Suggested Contributions: $100., $250., $500.
RSVP:  RSVP@katytang.com


May 10, 2013 - Friday

Powerful Images + Alluring Objects - Fundraiser for Sunday Streets
When: May 10, 2013 - Friday
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Where: 111 Minna, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
What:  Nexus ArtReach partners with the Deyoung Museum host fundraiser   for Sunday Streets.
Emcee:  Amy Fray
Music: Dj Lamont
Guest Speakers include Supervisor John Avalos, Susan King, Tom Radulovich  
Live painting, raffle Drawing and more!
Suggested donations at the door.
Information: sundaystreetssf.com

May 11, 2013 - Saturday

Bernal Heights Community Congress
When:  May 11, 2013 - Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, 515 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
What: Bernal Heights Community Congress.   Breakout sessions: Public Housing Working Group, Youth Summit Organizing/Youth-Police Relations, Neighborhood Safety/Block Group Organizing, Senior Health and Public Safety
Information: bhnc.org

May 12, 2013 - Sunday

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Monday, April 22, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through May 4th



April 22, 2013 - Monday

Fight for Rent Control
When:  April 22, 2013 - Monday
Noon
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Polk Street Steps, San Francisco
What: Fight for Rent Control.  Join the League of Young Voters and every tenant group in the city to fight back the latest attack on rent control.  
Information: sf@theleague.com

Land Use and Economic Development Committee
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
What: Land Use and Economic Development Committee.  On the agenda: TIC amendments
Supervisors: Scott Wiener, Jane Kim, David Chiu
Information:    sfbos.org

Ethics Commission
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commisioners: Beverly Hayon, Benedict Hur, Dorothy S. Liu, Paul Renne, Jamienne S. Studley
Information:  sfethics.org

Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget -  Malia Cohen and John Avalos
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where:  Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District  10  and District  11   with Supervisor Malia Cohen and Supervisor John Avalos
Information:  sfmayor.org/budget

D5 Action - CEQA and TIC/Condo
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Park Library, 1833 Page, San Francisco
What: D5 Action meeting. Discussion: CEQA and TIC/Condo
Information:    D5Action.org

San Francisco Labor Council - Special Guests
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Plumber's Hall, 1621 Market Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Labor Council meeting.  Special Guests: A delegation of trade unionists from Morocco and Tuni who participated in the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia which led to the "Arab Spring" uprising in 2011.  These trade unionists are excited to meet labor leaders and activists from the United States.  The meeting is open to interested members of the public.
Information:  sflaborcouncil.org


Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Katy Tang
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Come meet our newest   member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Katy Tang of the Sunset's District 4.
RSVP:   sfwestsidedems@gamil.com

April 23, 2013 -  Tuesday


Board of Supervisors
When: April 23, 2013 - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Port Commission
When: April 23, 2013 - Tuesday
3:15 p.m.
Where: Port Commission Hearing Room, Second Floor, Ferry Building, San Francisco
Commissioners: Doreen Woo Ho, Kimberly Brandon, Willie Adams, Leslie Katz, Mel Murphy
Information: sf-port.org

April 24, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information: sfbos.org

City and School District Select Committee - Special Meeting
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
4:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
What: Special Meeting.  Summer Jobs Plus initiative and Summer School Programming,
Hearing: Prop. H Expenditure Plan and Reauthorization and Children's Fund Status and Reauthorization
Supervisors: Jane Kim, John Avalos, Mark Farrell
Commissioners: Hydra  B. Mendoza, Rachel Norton, Jill Wynns
Information: sfbos.org

Commission on the Status of Women - Commission Meeting
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
5:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Julie Soo, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Alicia Gamez, Kay Gulbengay, Rebecca Prowda, Andrea Shorter
Information:  sfgov3.org

Police Commission
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesdy
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Thomas Mazzucco, Joe Marshall, Petra DeJesus, Julius M. Turman, Angela Chan, Carol Kingsley, Suzy Loftus
Information: sanfranciscopolice.org

San Francisco Democratic Party - Monthly Meeting
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue,  Milton Marks Auditorium, San Francisco
County Central Committee: Mary Jung, Kat Anderson, John Avalos, David Campos, David Chiu, Malia Cohen, Petra DeJesus, Matt Dorsey, Bevan Dufty, Zoe Dunning, Kelly Dwyer, Bill Fazio, Tom Hsieh, Leslie Katz, Hene Kelly, Meagan Levitan, Rafael Manderlman, Eric Mar, Trevor McNeil, Carole Migden, Leah Pimentel, Alix Rosenthal, Arlo Hale Smith, Scott Wiener. Ex-Officio Members: Senator Dianne Feinstein, U. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Jackie Speier, Attorney General Kamala Harris, State Senator Leland Yee, State Senator Mark Leno, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano
Information:  sfdemocrats.org


Community Housing Partnership - A Night with the Stars  Through the Decades
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. - Show Begins
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
WhatA Night with the Stars.  Talented tenants and community members, all of whom have experience homelessness, take you through the decades with music  from the 1960's to today.  All proceeds benefit Community Housing Partnership.
Building Together Awards - Leadership San Francisco.
Raymond James
The Mayor's Office of HOPE
Emcees: Dave Clark, Anchor, KTVU-TV and Fabiola Kramsky-Gascon, Anchor, Univision
Entertainment: Five talented individuals, Cardinalidae, DJ Dave Gillis, Bay Music and Entertainment
General Admission $60.  View of show and a dessert reception - 9:00 p.m.
Information and Ticket Informationanightwiththestars-sf.org

 April 25, 2013 - Thursday

Government Audit and Oversight Committee
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Katy Tang, David Campos
Information: sfbos.org

Planning Commission
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Ciny Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Hathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco Housing Authority
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
4:00 p.m.
Where: 440 Turk Street, San Francisco
Authority: Joaquin Torres, Jaci Fong, Phil Arnold, Eric Fleming, Patrica Thomas, Ted Yamasaki
Information: sfha.org

Community College - Board of Trustees Meeting 
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco
Trustees: John Rizzo, Anita Grier, Natalie Berg, Chris Jackson, Rafael Mandelman, Steve Ngo, Lawrence Wong, William Walker  - Student Trustee
Information:  ccsf.edu

Streetscape work on Cesar Chavez Street
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Flynn School, 3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco
What: Community meeting about the streetscape work being done on Cesar Chavez Street.  
Information: Frances Taylor duck.taylor@yahoo.com 

Richmond District Democratic Club - Meeting - Washington 8 and CEQA Legislation
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
6:30 p.m. Note:  (meeting starting 1/2 hour early)
Where: Richmond District Police Station, Community Room, 461 - 6th Avenue, SF
What: Washington 8 discussion:
Guest speakers: Jon Golinger of No Wall on the Waterfront
Former Planning Commissioner Alec Bash speaking in favor of 8 Washington.
There will also be a discussion on CEQA legislation from Scott Wiener's office and Jane Kim office.
There will also be elections for 2013-2014 Executive Board.  
Information: sfrddc@gmail.com


Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree Celebration and Fundraiser
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Zellerbach Mansion, 1550 Fell Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Honorary Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader,  Congresswoman Jackie Speier and the Friends of Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center at the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree celebration and fundraiser.
Featuring Emcee/auctioneer Michael Capozzola, Djs from SNBC's Urban Music Program, Silent and live auctions, 2 hosted bars,  Raffle.  Delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
Tickets $125. snbc.org
Information: 415-759-3690 x 7304

April 27, 2013 - Saturday

SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting.  Speak up for safety at Polk Street Community meeting. 
Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - facebook

Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission
Informationmissionvalenciagreengateway.eventbrite.com

Beyond Differences: Fourth Annual Family BBQ
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Ca.
What: Beyond Differences Fourth Annual Family BBQ.  Teens in Action to end social isolation.  No One eats alone.
Guest Emcee: Dave Clark - co-anchor "KTVU Channel 2 Morning News"
Special Greetings - Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools.
Featuring an original theatrical presentation by the Beyond Difference Teen Board and Leadership Academy Training Program.
Steel Jam Interactive Steel Drum Experience, The Bubblesmith, Sterling Johnson.
Tickets $25. per person.  $50. per family.
Information: dealingkidsbackin2013.eventbrite.com

African American Democratic Club
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
Noon - Sign-in and Candidate Statements
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Election
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: African American Democratic Club Membership Elections.   Must have been a member for 60 days.   
Information: aadcsf..com

April 28, 2013 - Sunday

Help McClaren Park's 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Louis Sutter Clubhouse (near Wayland and University Street, park entrance).
What: Help McClaren Park's  4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.  All you can eat pancake, sausage, fruit, milk, juice, coffee and tea.  $10 for adults, $5. for children.  
Information: helpmlpark.weebly.com

Glen Park Festival
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Where:  San Francisco's Glen Park Village, along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery, as well as extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco
WhatGlen Park Festival.  A Neighborhood Tradition to Support the  Glen  Park Community.  Live music.  Great food.  Raffle prizes.
Information: glenparkfestival.com

Public Education and Our Right to the City
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Community School, 125 Excelsior Street, San Francisco
What: Public Education and Our Right to the City.  An Intersectoral Analysis and Exchange.
Join Teachers 4 Social Justice, the Center for Political Education, the Vampire Slayers, and Rethinking Schools for a critical dialogue on the intersection between school closures, the current attacks on City College of San Francisco, the forces of gentrification.
Pauline Lipman, an activists scholar on the coordinating committee of  Teachers for Social Justice in Chicago, and a nationally recognized analyst of the school closure epidemic and the connection between school closing and gentrification.
Source: Facebook - The Center for Political Education

2013 Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Crab Feed Fundraiser
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview YMCA Gym, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco
What: 1st Annual Crab Feed Dinner Bayview Hunters Point YMCA.    All you can eat salad, bread, garlic noodles and crab.  Beer/wine/soda also for sale.  All proceeds benefit the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Sports Program.
Tickets: 2013bayviewcrafbeed.eventbrite.com $43.19

April 29, 2013 - Monday

Central City Democrats Anniversary Celebrating Seven Years
When: April 29, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartments, 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What7th Anniversary and Celbration of Central City Democrats.  Awards ceremony, guest speakers, board elections, door prizes and refreshments
Recognition Awards:
Alysabeth Alexander: Dynamic Excellence Award
Jazzie Collins: Senior Advocate Award
Denise Dorey: Political Documentaries Award
Nella Manuel: Constituent Representative Award
Justin Morgan: Democrat Extraordinaire Award
Walter Paulson: Political Entertainment Award
Joseph Thomas: Food Justice Award
Bruce Wolfe: Open Government Award
Organizers of the event  are: 
Michael Nulty, President
David Elliott Lewis - lst Vice President
Marvis Phillips - 2nd Vice President
Dennis Isner - Secretary
Susan Bryan - Treasurer
Otto Duffy - Member at Large
Dean Clark - Member at Large
Co-SponsorsNorth of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market.
Information: 415-339-8683

April 30, 2013 - Tuesday

SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting
When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at a Polk Street Community meeting. 
Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Facebook

Women for Katy!
When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Cambers eat + drink, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
What: "Women for Katy" - a fundrisor for Supervisor Katy Tang to support her campaign to defend her appointment to District 4 Supvisor.  Meet Supervisor Tang and hear about her plans for District 4 and for her campaign.  
Co-hosted by: Assessor Carmen Chu, Alix Rosenthal, Fiona Ma, Malia Cohen, London Breed, Leslie Katz, Mary Jung, Zoe Dunning, Leah Pimentel, Kat Anderson, Meagan Levitan, Melanie Nutter, Suzy Loftus, Rebecca Prozan, Megan Hamilton, Andrea Bruss, Catherine Rauschuber, Sunny Angulo, Trisha Prashad
Musical Entertainment by Tamo (Space Cowboys/DJTamo.com)
Suggested Contribution: $100., $150., $500.
Limited number of tickets available.  Please RSVP by emailing RSVP@katytang.com
Donation: katytang.com

May 1, 2013 - Wednesday

FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco - Monthly Meeting
When: May 1, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Western Addtion Library, 1550 Scott Street, San Francisco
Information: fdrdems@gmail.com

May 2, 2013 - Thursday

EMERGE California - Annual Event
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. General Reception and Porgram
Where: San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco
What: EMERGE California Annual Event.  Recognizing   Senator Barbara  Boxer as their Woman of the Year.  
General Tickets $100. upward
Information: emergeca.org/events

League of Women Voters of San Francisco - Women Who Could be President
When: May 2, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: City Club, 155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
What: League of Women Voters of San Franciscial Annual Gala - "Women Who Could be President".  Honoring exceptional women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service in the community:  
Bonnie J. Addario
Nancy Hellman Bechtle
Naomi M. Kelly
Nancy E. Pfund
Christine Pelosi
League Member $100.
Non-League Member $155. (can include a one-year membership in the League)
RSVP lwvsf@lwvsf.org SFVotes.org

May 4, 2013 - Saturday


Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget -  Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos 
When: May 4, 2013 - Saturday 
 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
Where:  Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 825 Shotwell Street, San Francisco
What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District  8  and District  9  with Supervisors Scott Wiener and David Campos
Information:  sfmayor.org/budget




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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

San Francisco Political Events through April 30th

                                                                                 


                                   


                                                                           


                                                                 



                                                        Rose Garden, State Capitol,  Sacramento, Ca. 

April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 


San Francisco Board of Supervisors
When: April 16, 2013  - Tuesday
2:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: David Chiu, John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos, Malia Cohen, Mark Farrell, Jane Kim, Eric Mar, Katy Tang, Scott Wiener, Norman Yee
Information: sfbos.org

Entertainment Commission
When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday 
5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 416, San Francisco
Commissioners: John Newlin, Audrey Joseph , Glendon Hyde, Steven Lee, Al Perez, Bryant Tan, Naomi Akers
Information: sfgov2.org

San Francisco Youth Commission - Special off site Meeting
When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bayview Opera House, 4705 Third Street, San Francisco
Commissioners: Mia Shackelford, Nicholas Persky, Paul Monge-Rodriguez, Rachel Brodwin, Christine Huynh, Sarah Armstrong, Angel Carrion, Brian  Hu, Kyron Covington, Ramon Gomez, Alex Guzman-Ramos, Lily Marshall-Fricker, Mia Tu Mutch, Vee Taumoepeau, Eric Wu Ariel Yu
Information:   sfbos.org

Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods - General Meeting
When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Police Station Community Room, Corner of Turk and Fillmore Street, San  Francisco
What: General Meeting.
Hosts: Ewing Terrace Neighborhood Assn. - ETNA
             Fair Oaks Community Coalition - FOCC
Program: Yin Lan Zhang, Bureau of Environmental Managements SFPUC and Jeff Gilman Groundwater Project Manager SFPUC - How San Francisco's water supply is diversifying by blending aquifer water and secondary sources of water to the city's Hetch Hetchy water supply
Karen Kubic, Wastewater Enterprise Capital Program Director and Tyrone Jue, SFPUC spokesman - San Francisco's Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP)
Information:  csfn.net

Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - General Meeting -  Housing Issues
When: April 16, 2013 - Tuesday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Women's Building, 3543 18th Street, San Francisco
What:  Housing Issues:
Lee Hepner, Milk Club Board Member, panel moderator
Brian Basinger, AIDS Housing Alliance
Tommi Avicolli Mecca, Housing Committee, LGBT Aging Policy Task Force
A representative from ACT UP
Maria Zamudia from Just Cause, SF Housing Rights Campaign Lead Organizer
Information: milkclub.org


April 17, 2013 - Wednesday

Budget and Finance Sub-Committee
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
10:00 a.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos
Information: sfbos.org

Budget and Finance Committee
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 250, San Francisco
Supervisors: Mark Farrell, Eric Mar, John Avalos, London Breed, Scott Wiener
Information:    sfbos.org 

San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Better Market Street Plan Forum
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Transit Riders Union - Better Market Street Plan Forum. Do you ride Muni on Market Street?  There are major changes afoot on Market and we need to make sure we get quicker trips.  How is this plan going to make Muni run better?  This is the place to ask the planners those hard questions.
Information: sftru.org


San Francisco Elections Commission
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 408, San Francisco
Commissioners: Jill Rowe, Catalian Ruiz-Healy, Richard Matthews, Gerard Gleason, Rosabella Safont, Arnold Townsend, Winnie Yu
Information: elections.commission@sfgov.org


Central Subway Construction at the Pagoda
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
Where: Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center, 660 Lombard Street, San Francisco
What: Join SFMTA Director Ed Reiskin to hear about the constructions plans for Central Subway at the Pagoda

Latino Democratic Club - Forum: Latino Businesses in the Mission District
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
6:35 p.m.  Meeting
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Forum
Where: Eric Quezada for Culture and Politics, 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco
What: General Meeting.
Forum: Latino Businesses in the Mission District.
 Panelists:
Amparo Vigil, owner of Puerto Allegre
Eric Arguello, President of Lower 24th Street Merchants and Neighbors Association
TBD, worker-owner of Maya Luna restaurant
Facilitator: Oscar Grande, V.P.Communications
Information: sflatinodemclub.org


Noe Valley Democratic Club - Supervisor David Campos
When: April 17, 2013 - Wednesday
7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Philips Church, 725 Diamond Street, San Francisco
What Annual Members Meeting.  Supervisor David Campos will have a brief  discussion regarding renaming the San Francisco International Airport in honor of Supervisor Harvey Milk.
Discussion on Bylaw changes and future plans  for the Club.
Informationnoevalleydems.org

April 18, 2013 - Thursday

Planning Commission
When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday
Noon
Where: City Hall, Room 400, San Francisco
Commissioners: Rodney Fong, Cindy Wu, Michael J. Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Information: sfplanning.org

Rules Committee
When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, Room 263, San Francisco
Supervisors: Norman Yee, London Breed, Malia Cohen
Information: sfbos.org

San Francisco City College: What Now?
When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
What:  San Francisco City College:  What Now? Hear what a trio of intimately involved individuals think about San Francisco City College and bring  your own opinions and questions:
Wendy Kaufmyn, Engineering instructor, CCSF
Rafael Mandelman, Board Member, CCSF
Shanell Williams, President, Associated Student Council, CCSF
Sponsored by San Francisco Progressive Democrats of San Francisco
Information: SanFranPDA@aol.com


City Democratic  Club - Supervisor Norman Yee
When: April 18, 2013 - Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Where: Chancellor Hotel, Clipper Room, 433 Powell Street, San Francisco
What: An Evening with Supervisor Norman Yee. 
Informationcitydemocraticclub.blogspot.com

April 20, 2013 - Saturday

Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Townhall Series on City's Budget -  Eric Mar and Katy Tang
When: April 20, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: George Washington High School, 600 32nd Avenue, San Francisco
What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District One and District Four  with Supervisor Eric Mar and Supervisor Katy Tang.
Information:  sfmayor.org/budget

Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival
When: April 20, 2013 - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - Parade - 19th Street and Guerrero Street 
Noon to 5:00 p.m. - 24th Street Fair - Treat to Bryant Street
What: Cesar Chavez Holiday Parade and Festival.  Music, entertainment, arts and crafts booths, 24th Street Merchants, sidewalk sales, youth stage and children's area - Treat to Harrison Street, Classic Car Show, Los Vaqueros Dancing, Horses, Bryant Street Stage: Danza Azteca Xitalli.  Music by: Dr. Loco Adelante, Los Cenzontles
Treat Street Youth State.
Informationcesarchavezday.org

Housing - Healthcare and Eviction - Death
When: April 20, 2013 - Saturday
Noon
Where: 16th and Mission, San Francisco - ending at Harvey Milk Plaza
What: Join ACT UP / San Francisco in a demonstration and protest to bring light to the impact of gentrification, displacement and the high cost of living on people with HIV/AIDS.  The action will start at noon at 16th and Mission and end up at Harvey Milk Plaza at 2:00 p.m.
ACT UP! Fight Back! Fight AIDS! 
Source: Facebook ACT UP/San Francisco

April 21, 2013 - Sunday

GLIDE Celebrates 50; A Town Hall Meeting with Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani
When: April 21, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Where: GLIDE Freedom Hall, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco
What: The GLIDE Community Leadership and Pastoral Teams present: A Town Hall Meeting with Cecil and Janice, co-authors of "Beyond the Possible, 50 Years of Creating Radical Change at a Community called Glide".
Moderated by Jim Steyer- long-time GLIDE member, civil rights attorney and child advocate.
Light refreshments.  Free.  Donations are encouraged.  All proceeds benefit GLIDE programs.
Information: Candace Snyder candacesnyder20@gmail.com
glide.org

Northern California Cherry Blossom Grand Parade
When: April 21, 2013 - Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza - Larkin Street and Grove, San Francisco.  Starting at City Hall at 1:00 p.m. north on Polk, west on Post, concludes in Japantown at approximately 3:00 p.m. 
Information: sfcherryblossom.org

April 22, 2013 - Monday

Fight for Rent Control
When:  April 22, 2013 - Monday
Noon
Where: San Francisco City Hall, Polk Street Steps, San Francisco
What: Fight for Rent Control.  Join the League of Young Voters and every tenant group in the city to fight back the latest attack on rent control.  
Information: sf@theleague.com


Mayor Lee and Supervisors - Town hall Series on City's Budget -  Malia Cohen and John Avalos
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday 
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Where:  Southeast Community Facility, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco
What: Town hall Series on City's Budget District  10  and District  11   with Supervisor Malia Cohen and Supervisor John Avalos
Information:  sfmayor.org/budget


Westside Democratic Club - Supervisor Katy Tang
When: April 22, 2013 - Monday
7:00 p.m.
Where: Taraval Police Community Room, 2345 24th Avenue, San Francisco
What: Come meet our newest   member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Katy Tang of the Sunset's District 4.
RSVP:   sfwestsidedems@gamil.com

April 24, 2013 - Wednesday

Community Housing Partnership - A Night with the Stars  Through the Decades
When: April 24, 2013 - Wednesday
7:00 p.m. - Show Begins
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
What: A Night with the Stars.  Talented tenants and community members, all of whom have experience homelessness, take you through the decades with music  from the 1960's to today.  All proceeds benefit Community Housing Partnership.
Building Together Awards - Leadership San Francisco.
Raymond James
The Mayor's Office of HOPE
Emcees: Dave Clark, Anchor, KTVU-TV and Fabiola Kramsky-Gascon, Anchor, Univision
Entertainment: Five talented individuals, Cardinalidae, DJ Dave Gillis, Bay Music and Entertainment
General Admission $60.  View of show and a dessert reception - 9:00 p.m.
Information and Ticket Information: anightwiththestars-sf.org

 April 25, 2013 - Thursday

Streetscape work on Cesar Chavez Street
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
6:00 p.m.
Where: Flynn School, 3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco
What: Community meeting about the streetscape work being done on Cesar Chavez Street.  
Information: Frances Taylor duck.taylor@yahoo.com 

Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree Celebration and Fundraiser
When: April 25, 2013 - Thursday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Zellerbach Mansion, 1550 Fell Street, San Francisco
What:  Join Honorary Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader,  Congresswoman Jackie Speier and the Friends of Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center at the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center's Sunset Soiree celebration and fundraiser.
Featuring Emcee/auctioneer Michael Capozzola, Djs from SNBC's Urban Music Program, Silent and live auctions, 2 hosted bars,  Raffle.  Delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts.
Tickets $125. snbc.org
Information: 415-759-3690 x 7304

April 27, 2013 - Saturday

SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What: SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting.  Speak up for safety at Polk Street Community meeting. 
Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - facebook

Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco
What: Discussion on the proposed streetscape for Valencia between Cesar Chavez and Mission
Information: missionvalenciagreengateway.eventbrite.com

Beyond Differences: Fourth Annual Family BBQ
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Ca.
What: Beyond Differences Fourth Annual Family BBQ.  Teens in Action to end social isolation.  No One eats alone.
Guest Emcee: Dave Clark - co-anchor "KTVU Channel 2 Morning News"
Special Greetings - Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools.
Featuring an original theatrical presentation by the Beyond Difference Teen Board and Leadership Academy Training Program.
Steel Jam Interactive Steel Drum Experience, The Bubblesmith, Sterling Johnson.
Tickets $25. per person.  $50. per family.
Information: dealingkidsbackin2013.eventbrite.com

African American Democratic Club
When: April 27, 2013 - Saturday
Noon - Sign-in and Candidate Statements
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Election
Where: Rasselas Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
What: African American Democratic Club Membership Elections.   Must have been a member for 60 days.   
Information: aadcsf..com

April 28, 2013 - Sunday

Help McClaren Park's 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
8:30 a.m. to Noon
Where: Louis Sutter Clubhouse (near Wayland and University Street, park entrance).
What: Help McClaren Park's  4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.  All you can eat pancake, sausage, fruit, milk, juice, coffee and tea.  $10 for adults, $5. for children.  
Information: helpmlpark.weebly.com

Glen Park Festival
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Where:  San Francisco's Glen Park Village, along Diamond Street between Bosworth and Chenery, as well as extending down Wilder Street, San Francisco
What: Glen Park Festival.  A Neighborhood Tradition to Support the  Glen  Park Community.  Live music.  Great food.  Raffle prizes.
Information: glenparkfestival.com

Public Education and Our Right to the City
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Community School, 125 Excelsior Street, San Francisco
What: Public Education and Our Right to the City.  An Intersectoral Analysis and Exchange.
Join Teachers 4 Social Justice, the Center for Political Education, the Vampire Slayers, and Rethinking Schools for a critical dialogue on the intersection between school closures, the current attacks on City College of San Francisco, the forces of gentrification.
Pauline Lipman, an activists scholar on the coordinating committee of  Teachers for Social Justice in Chicago, and a nationally recognized analyst of the school closure epidemic and the connection between school closing and gentrification.
Source: Facebook - The Center for Political Education

2013 Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Crab Feed Fundraiser
When: April 28, 2013 - Sunday
5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview YMCA Gym, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco
What: 1st Annual Crab Feed Dinner Bayview Hunters Point YMCA.    All you can eat salad, bread, garlic noodles and crab.  Beer/wine/soda also for sale.  All proceeds benefit the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Sports Program.
Tickets: 2013bayviewcrafbeed.eventbrite.com $43.19

April 29, 2013 - Monday

Central City Democrats Anniversary Celebrating Seven Years
When: April 29, 2013 - Monday
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 201 Turk Street Apartments, 201 Turk Street, Community Room, San Francisco
What: 7th Anniversary and Celbration of Central City Democrats.  Awards ceremony, guest speakers, board elections, door prizes and refreshments
Recognition Awards:
Alysabeth Alexander: Dynamic Excellence Award
Jazzie Collins: Senior Advocate Award
Denise Dorey: Political Documentaries Award
Nella Manuel: Constituent Representative Award
Justin Morgan: Democrat Extraordinaire Award
Walter Paulson: Political Entertainment Award
Joseph Thomas: Food Justice Award
Bruce Wolfe: Open Government Award
Organizers of the event  are: 
Michael Nulty, President
David Elliott Lewis - lst Vice President
Marvis Phillips - 2nd Vice President
Dennis Isner - Secretary
Susan Bryan - Treasurer
Otto Duffy - Member at Large
Dean Clark - Member at Large
Co-Sponsors: North of Market Business Association, Tip Top Market.
Information: 415-339-8683

April 30, 2013 - Tuesday

SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting
When: April 30, 2013 - Tuesday
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of San Francisco, 1300 Polk Street, San Francisco
What:  SFMTA Polk Street Community Meeting. Speak up for safety at a Polk Street Community meeting. 
Source: San Francisco Bicycle Coalition - Faceboo


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